Weather in People's Republic of China - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across People's Republic of China range from 23° to 31°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in People's Republic of China's cities today

🌤️Chongqing 31°💧 25.3 mm ☀️Chengdu 31°💧 2.2 mm ☁️Tianjin 30°💧 0.4 mm ☁️Beijing 29°💧 0.2 mm 🌧️Shanghai 28°💧 0.8 mm ☀️Xi’an 28°no rain ☀️Lanzhou 26°💧 1.7 mm ☁️Shenyang 26°💧 6 mm ☀️Harbin 24°💧 1.3 mm ☁️Yueyang 23°💧 0.8 mm

Weather map - today's temperatures

Pill colour shows today's daytime temperature. Click a city for its full 14-day forecast.

Next days in People's Republic of China

today🌧️ 28°💧 1.3 mm

Sun☀️ 29°💧 0.6 mm

Mon🌤️ 30°💧 1.7 mm

Tue🌧️ 21°💧 2.4 mm

Wed🌤️ 23°💧 2.2 mm

Thu☁️ 21°💧 1 mm

Fri🌧️ 24°💧 1.1 mm

Sat☀️ 25°💧 1.4 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Thursday 10 Sept in People's Republic of China, the forecast high is 21°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 100% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–31°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

29°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–30°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Monday 7 Sept

30°Cwarmer than usual

usually 27°C–30°C

warmer than 81% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

21°Cexceptionally cool

usually 26°C–30°C

cooler than 99% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

Wednesday 9 Sept

23°Cexceptionally cool

usually 26°C–30°C

cooler than 97% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

21°Cexceptionally cool

usually 26°C–30°C

cooler than 100% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

24°Cexceptionally cool

usually 26°C–29°C

cooler than 92% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 2006 (25°C) and the warmest was 1999 (32°C). The current forecast averages 25°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

Weather warnings - People's Republic of China

Thunderstorms48 bulletins · in effect until Wednesday

Areas incl.: Wushi County, Gonghe County, Dongguan City, Longchuan County, Kashi City, Minfeng County

Lightning, wind gusts, hail and torrential rain possible. Avoid open spaces and tall trees.

Strong wind22 bulletins · in effect until Monday

Areas incl.: Coastal city, jiaojiang district, Xiangshan County, Beilun District, Wenling City, Mangya City

Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.

Fire risk20 bulletins · in effect until Thursday

Areas incl.: Yunyang County, Wushan County, Chengkou County, Tongnan District, yongchuan district, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County

High fire risk. Be careful with fire and follow local bans.

Fog16 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow

Areas incl.: Renqiu, Botou, Suning County, Qingxian County, Hejian, Yanshan County

Reduced visibility, especially on the roads. Take care and slow down.

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Hail3 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow

Areas incl.: Artux City, Xinghai County, Gonghe County

Hail can damage vehicles and be dangerous in the open. Find shelter.

Heat3 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow

Areas incl.: The State District, Wanzhou District, Fengjie County

High temperatures and risk of overheating. Drink plenty of water, avoid the midday sun and look after the elderly.

Landslides13 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow

Areas incl.: Yingjiang County, Datong, Mangshi, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Shangri-La City, Deqin County

Risk of landslides and rockfalls, especially after rain. Avoid steep slopes and mountain roads.

Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-09-05 11:08:09 UTC. 125 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →

14-day forecast - People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China - 14-day weather forecast infographic

People's Republic of China 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

26°

around 22° at night · days with rain: 11

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

26°

around 16° at night · rain chance 43%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

19°

around 9° at night · rain chance 31%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for People's Republic of China: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 26° by day and 22° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 26° in September, and about 19° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Today vs the next days - People's Republic of China cities

City	Today	+3 days	+7 days	Rain today
🌤️ Chongqing	31℃	33℃	19℃	25.3 mm
☀️ Chengdu	31℃	25℃	20℃	2.2 mm
☁️ Tianjin	30℃	17℃	28℃	0.4 mm
☁️ Beijing	29℃	22℃	28℃	0.2 mm
🌧️ Shanghai	28℃	29℃	29℃	0.8 mm
☀️ Xi’an	28℃	19℃	24℃	-
☀️ Lanzhou	26℃	15℃	19℃	1.7 mm
☁️ Shenyang	26℃	19℃	27℃	6 mm
☀️ Harbin	24℃	18℃	24℃	1.3 mm
☁️ Yueyang	23℃	29℃	26℃	0.8 mm

Day-by-day forecast for People's Republic of China

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

night 24° · evening 28° · rain 1.29 mm · humidity 50.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 55.5%

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.625 mm · humidity 45.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 39.5%

Monday7 September 2026

🌤️30°scattered clouds

night 21° · evening 27° · rain 1.7 mm · humidity 52% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 78.5%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌧️21°moderate rain

night 18° · evening 23° · rain 2.395 mm · humidity 51.5% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%

Wednesday9 September 2026

🌤️23°scattered clouds

night 19° · evening 23° · rain 2.165 mm · humidity 48.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 98%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️21°overcast clouds

night 18° · evening 22° · rain 0.96 mm · humidity 50.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday11 September 2026

🌧️24°light rain

night 20° · evening 25° · rain 1.08 mm · humidity 45% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 58.5%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️25°clear sky

night 20° · evening 25° · rain 1.35 mm · humidity 50.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 80%

Sunday13 September 2026

☁️24°overcast clouds

night 22° · evening 26° · rain 1.44 mm · humidity 43.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 67%

Monday14 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

night 23° · evening 27° · rain 0.825 mm · humidity 48% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99.5%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 45.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 92.5%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☁️28°broken clouds

night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.93 mm · humidity 42% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 86.5%

Thursday17 September 2026

☁️27°overcast clouds

night 23° · evening 27° · rain 1.5 mm · humidity 47.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️29°moderate rain

night 23° · evening 28° · rain 3.06 mm · humidity 48.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 75%

Saturday19 September 2026

☁️29°overcast clouds

night 24° · evening 28° · rain 3.705 mm · humidity 54.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 82%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌧️27°moderate rain

night 25° · evening 28° · rain 8.64 mm · humidity 60.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 88%

Air quality and smog in People's Republic of China

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Chengdu	96.2	99.9	poor
Chongqing	56.5	57.9	sufficient
Zhumadian	39.9	41.9	moderate
Kanton	38.6	38.8	moderate
Wuhan	34.7	35.2	good
Tai’an	29.6	44.2	good
Shiyan	27.6	28.1	good
Nankin	20.1	23.9	good
Lanzhou	17.1	25.1	good
Shenyangzhan	12.3	12.7	very good
Harbin	9.3	10.3	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 09:00).

People's Republic of China weather through the year

People's Republic of China - annual climate

People's Republic of China weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (3°)February (6°)March (14°)April (22°)May (26°)June (29°)July (32°)August (31°)September (26°)October (19°)November (11°)December (5°)

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Public holidays in People's Republic of China - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in People's Republic of China: Mid-Autumn Festival (25 September, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).

2026

25 SeptemberFriday

Mid-Autumn Festival

long weekend

1 OctoberThursday

National Day

long weekend + bridge day

2027

1 JanuaryFriday

New Year's Day

long weekend

6 FebruarySaturday

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

falls on a weekend

1 MaySaturday

Labour Day

falls on a weekend

9 JuneWednesday

Dragon Boat Festival

15 SeptemberWednesday

Mid-Autumn Festival

1 OctoberFriday

National Day

long weekend

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.

Calendar sources

Nager.Date public holiday database

FAQ - People's Republic of China weather

What is the weather like in People's Republic of China today?

Today it is about 28° during the day and 24° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for People's Republic of China?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.